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Announcing New Local Chapter in North Carolina!

Hello Ladies!

The American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD) is excited to announce the new local chapter in North Carolina! I am so excited to work together for years to come. For those who don’t know me, I’m Lauren Massey-Williams. I graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry of 2009. For about 7 years I practiced in Texas in just about every avenue of dentistry–public health, corporate offices and private practice. In 2018, I relocated to Shelby, NC to be closer to my family (my dad is from Charlotte) and my sister who lives in North Florida and joined a large, all female group practice. I started in dentistry in public health as a National Health Care Service Corps Scholarship recipient, so my primary focus in dentistry has always been in helping the underserved. Through the AAWD”s Smiles for Success program, I hope to increase the amount of dentistry we, as women, are able to give to those who truly need us. In addition to being president of this chapter of AAWD, I sit on the communications council for the Academy of General Dentistry, am an ambassador to the NHSC and serve on my county’s Healthcare Foundation Board.

This year from AAWD, our vice president, Jordan Hubbard, and I plan to grow our chapter, develop mentorship programs for female dental students, solicit discounts on dental products for our members, and so much more. Jordan lives in Southern Pines, NC and owns her own practice in Pinehurst, NC. She is a new practice owner and graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry in 2017. She is also a member of the Academy of General Dentistry and is working on her fellowship, a member of the Official Mommy Dentists in Business, and a member of the American Dental Association. She cannot wait to meet each of you and grow together.

Finally, one thing I’m very passionate about is supporting women in small business. A friend of mine, Jennifer Snowden, owns the boutique James Ascher in Charleston and has offered us 15 percent off all purchases this season. Her sister and father are both dentists and she wanted me to personally express how much she admires all of our dedication to our careers, families and communities! To shop, click here: https://jamesascher.com/ and use the code TOOTH at checkout to receive your discount.

Please be safe as we start 2021, and do not hesitate to reach out to either of us at any time with ideas you may have for our chapter, questions you may be coming up with, or even just to say, “Hey!”

Warm Wishes,

Lauren Massey Williams, DMD

aawdncchapter@gmail.com

January 15, 2021
New Partnership With Bank of America
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AAWD is happy to announce a partnership with Bank of America in order to offer exciting new member benefits! Bank of America offers premium debt consolidation, flexible payment options, low interest rates, and more.

Practice acquisition promotion and debt consolidation:
- Acquisitions include partnership buy-ins and second location purchases
- Pay off high interest rate business loans, and consolidate into one loan
- Available for minimum loans of $250,000 with flexible repayment options
- Each promotion is available separately or combined for maximum benefit
- You’ll also get a competitive rate through maturity, and you’ll know the rate up front
- Applications must be received by March 31, 2021 and close by June 30, 2021
To apply, contact your Practice Solutions Specialist by visiting bankofamerica.com/practicesolutions or calling 800.428.2847.

Bank of America gives power back to borrowers and allows people to take ownership of their financial future. It is easy for AAWD members to partner with the provided Bank of America benefits, it only takes two minutes. Click below to download the flyer to read about more benefits from your AAWD membership.

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December 28, 2020
Save Thousands with Juno
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AAWD is happy to announce a partnership with a fantastic organization named Juno in order to offer exciting new member benefits! Juno uses the power of group buying to help people get lower interest rates on new student loans and student loan refinancing.

Juno is a completely free resource with no obligation to take the offered deals. Juno gives power back to borrowers and allows people to take ownership of their financial future. They help thousands of people nationwide save on their student loans, and tackle student debt with a plan that works. This free resource has changed the lives of so many who struggle with the rising costs of higher education. Let them help you!

Deals we think you’d love:
- Undergraduate loans: For undergrads who’ve hit the caps on Federal Student Loans. Our deal takes off 1% on interest (ex. 5% ->4%) & has no origination fee.
- Graduate loans: A good alternative to Federal Loans for people with good credit or a co-signer. All graduate deals feature cashback rewards.
- Refinance loans: Best for people with a steady income. Depending on borrower location & occupation, we’ll recommend the best option. Most deals feature cashback or a rate reduction.
- International health insurance: For those looking for a cheaper alternative to signing on with a university’s mandatory insurance plan.
It is easy for AAWD members to partner with the provided Juno benefits, it takes only two minutes. Create your profile and learn more about Juno today by clicking the link below!

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November 9, 2020

Watch AAWD Webinar presented by Dr. Cathy

Dr. Cathy Hung Presents:

“Pulling Wisdom: Filling the Gaps in Cross-Cultural Communication for Healthcare Professionals”

Webinar: November 10, 2020 at 8:00 PM EST

Dr. Cathy Hung

Dr. Cathy Hung A native of Taipei, Taiwan, Dr. Y. Cathy Hung earned a B.A. in Psychology from University of California, Berkeley and a D.D.S. from Columbia University. She received her oral and maxillofacial surgery training from Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, Bronx, New York. She is a Diplomate of American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the owner of Prospect Oral Surgery Center in Monroe Township, New Jersey. She is a participant of American Dental Association’s Institute for Diversity in Leadership program, Class 2019-2020 as well as a guest writer for American Dental Association’s New Dentist Now Blog and Dental Practice Success. She is a book author of “Pulling Wisdom: filling the gaps in cross-cultural communication for healthcare professionals” and her upcoming book “Behind the scalpel: practical guide and stories by women oral and maxillofacial surgeons”. She is also the Founder of Morning Glory Women Dentists Network of New Jersey and Facebook group “The Talented Dentists”. Her passion is to raise awareness of diversity and inclusion within the profession of dentistry.

Please join us on November 10th at 8PM EST to listen in on Dr. Cathy Hung present her webinar “Pulling Wisdom: Filling the Gaps in Cross-Cultural Communication for Healthcare Professionals”.

She will be discussing the following:

Understanding the importance of changing demographics in the U.S. and why diversity and inclusion is imperative in Healthcare.
The obstacles of treating patients whose English is not their first language and the challenges presented in translation.
The challenges in implementing HIPAA with patients of different cultural backgrounds.

Some strategies in breaking through cultural niches and team development success.

We want to thank Care Credit for sponsoring this webinar and allowing Dr. Cathy Hung to share her valuable insight with our membership.

October 23, 2020

PPE from ADA

The ADA has been working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to secure PPE for dentists across the country. FEMA has allotted a significant amount of 3M-made KN95 masks, as well as Level 1 non-surgical polyester isolation gowns for distribution to all dentists at a minimal cost.** AAWD is happy to extend to you ADA’s invitation to place an order for these masks and/or gowns by registering below.

Masks will be shipped in a 50-pack. Those currently in stock are 3M-made KN95 masks (model 9502+) and are FDA and NIOSH approved. These masks have headbands, which are considered to be more comfortable than ear loops. The reimbursement fee** for the 50-pack of masks will be $26.50.

Gowns will be shipped separately in a 25-pack. The pack will include a variety of sizes from Small to XX-Large. These gowns are washable/reusable and are supplied during the COVID-19 pandemic subject to FDA docket 2020-D-1138. The reimbursement fee* for the 25-pack of gowns will be $31.25.

Please note, if you have already placed an order for either the 50-pack of masks or the 25-pack of gowns through the ADA, you will not be able to place another order for that particular item at this time.

To request your PPE, you will need an ADA Number (members and non-members). If you do not know your ADA Number, please contact the ADA Member Service Center via chat. Advisors are available to assist you from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday. You may also contact the Member Service Center via email at msc@ada.org. The ADA can only ship this PPE to the 50 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

To request PPE, register here.

LINK: https://registration.experientevent.com/ShowDEN202/Flow/PPE?marketingcode=AAWD

You will be asked to:

1. Enter your ADA Number (whether or not you are currently a member) and your last name.

2. Confirm your information (pay close attention to shipping address).

3. Confirm your request to receive 50 KN95 masks.

4. Confirm your request to receive an allotment of gowns.

5. Enter your payment information for your reimbursement fee(s)**.

We strongly encourage you to complete your request immediately, as supplies are limited.

Along with helping you get the PPE you need, you can count on the ADA to bring you the latest evidence-based guidance about COVID-19. The ADA’s extensive suite of COVID-19 resources includes:

Recently updated ADA Return to Work Interim Guidance Toolkit with printable patient letter, evaluation forms and practical infection control protocols
New Patient Return Resource Center, a downloadable suite of communication tools to help educate your patients about what they will experience when returning for non-emergency care (ADA member-exclusive)
New Protocols for Positive COVID-19 Test guide dentists through handling a staff or household member’s positive COVID-19 test (ADA member-exclusive)
The latest on demand digital events, including “Practicing after COVID”
Our community of more than 163,000 ADA members is the reason we’re able to lead the dental profession forward with valuable guidance and PPE to help you practice safely and with confidence. If you are not currently an ADA member, please consider joining. Together with AAWD, we’ll be there to support you through it all.

*Orders will be processed in the order they are received. Following registration, you will receive a confirmation email. Please allow up to 15 business days to receive your PPE. If inventory is not available when you complete your request, you will be placed on a “waiting list” (back order) and informed of such. ADA will send your PPE if and when we receive more product from FEMA. If additional inventory is not received, the fee(s) will be reversed on your credit card.

**The ADA is not charging for the masks and gowns themselves, as they were provided by FEMA at no cost. Also, the ADA is not profiting on this PPE – the ADA is charging only to recoup actual costs to receive, re-package, ship via UPS through our fulfillment partner PBD and credit card / processing fees.

October 1, 2020

2020 Lucy Hobbs Taylor Award Goes To Dr. Gayle Glenn

THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN DENTISTS ANNOUNCES 2020 LUCY HOBBS TAYLOR AWARD RECIPIENT DR. GAYLE GLENN

The American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD) is proud to announce Gayle Glenn, DDS, MSD, PA, as the recipient of the Lucy Hobbs Taylor Award, the organization’s top honor. Dr. Gayle Glenn became active with the AAWD in her early years in school joining the newly formed Student Chapter of the Texas Association of Women Dentists.

Dr. Glenn earned her dental degree at the University of Texas Dental School at San Antonio in 1982. She completed a Master of Science Degree and a Certificate in Orthodontics from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1984, where she was the fourth woman to graduate from that program since it began in 1961. Dr. Glenn, active in women leadership issues, was appointed to the Texas Dental Association’ s Council on Membership in 1997, where her work to increase involvement of female and minority dentists at the state level continued. She was recognized by the Dallas County Dental Society with their 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award.

Dr. Glenn served as the first female president of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) in 2013-14. She represented the Southwestern Society of Orthodontists (SWSO) on the AAO Board of Trustees from 2004-2012 and was the first woman to serve in that elected leadership position. Additionally, she is a past president of the SWSO and the Texas Association of Orthodontists (TAO). Dr. Glenn is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and in 2019 received the Trailblazer Award for the Texas Orthodontic Study Club, in recognition of being the first female member of that elite orthodontic group.

Early in her career, she joined the orthodontic faculty at Baylor College of Dentistry, teaching part-time as a Clinical Assistant Professor from 1988 to 1995. In 2016, returned to part-time teaching as an Adjunct Clinical Professor in the Department of Orthodontics at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry. In 2018, she was honored with the H. Eldon Attaway Award, which is given to an outstanding part-time faculty member. Starting January 2020, she assumed the position of Assistant Clinical Professor and Graduate Orthodontic Clinical Director. Dr. Glenn is currently teaching 30 hours (75% FT) while continuing in her practice part time.

About the Award

The Lucy Hobbs Taylor Award is the highest honor given by the AAWD and was first presented in 1983 honoring Lucy Hobbs Taylor for being the first woman to earn a doctorate in dentistry. AAWD presents this award to a member who exemplifies a true professional with accomplishment in one or more areas of dentistry, organized dentistry, academia, government, anthropology, archeology, philanthropy, and consulting. With at least 10 years membership in AAWD and a career as a licensed dentist for 20 years or more, the recipient demonstrates a record of mentoring women dentists and/or service to organizations that further the cause of women in dentistry. AAWD will officially present the award to Dr. Glenn during AAWD’s 100^th Anniversary Award Ceremony on April 21, 2021.

About AAWD

Founded in 1893, the goal of the American Association of Women Dentists is to serve as the leading resource for advancing, connecting, and enriching the lives of women dentists. AAWD offers a variety of programs and services that benefit the unique needs of women dentists. For more information, call 800-920-2293.

September 28, 2020
Nominations for 2021 Student Awards are Open!

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Nominations are now open for the 2021 Student of the Year Award and Student Chapter of the Year Award!

Student of the Year Award nominations should be made for a student in good standing, who has demonstrated an outstanding and unique leadership style throughout the year that has positively impacted her chapter and AAWD; supported the AAWD mission; and participated in oral health research targeting women issues, a variety of community service activities, several fundraising campaigns, and numerous chapter activities/events.

Student Chapter of Year Award nominations should be made for a student chapter in good standing that has collectively demonstrated support for the AAWD mission and has participated in in oral health research targeting women issues, a variety of community service activities, several fundraising campaigns, and numerous chapter activities/events.

The nomination period will be open for one month and will close on October 21, 2020.

All awards will be presented in person as part of the AAWD One Hundred Year Sailibration Cruise on April 18-23, 2021 aboard the Explorer of the Seas. All awardees and guests are encouraged to celebrate our members and our history as part of this event! Head over the awards page to to download the nomination forms, complete them, and submit all materials to the AAWD National Office no later than October 21, 2020.

Contact the National Office at 800-920-2293 or awards@aawd.org, if you have any questions.

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September 21, 2020
Teledentistry: Risk Management Considerations for Dentists

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The ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic, digital technology advancements, and the need for dentists to more readily consult with colleagues and specialty practices so they can ensure optimal patient outcomes are among the factors driving the expansion of telemedicine into dentistry in the form of teledentistry. Teledentistry involves the use of health information and telecommunications technology to deliver oral care, consultations, and education. As with many advancements, teledentistry carries both benefits and risks. Benefits include the ability to support patient care while mitigating COVID-19 transmission, and easier access to others’ expertise, so dentists and patients can make better treatment decisions; risks include professional liability claims and licensing board actions. To reap benefits and reduce risks, dentists need to follow best practices.

Reasons For Teledentistry
The need to increase access to dental care in underserved areas has led to the rise of new care models that incorporate telehealth technology, or teledentistry. Teledentistry includes the remote provision of dental treatment or advice using encrypted patient electronic data, via the use of electronic health records, videoconferencing, and/or intraoral photographs and radiographic images.

Teledentistry can occur in real-time using synchronous communication methods, or it can be asynchronous, meaning that there is no real-time interaction between the provider and the patient and information is stored and forwarded. For example, a dentist might send a full-mouth radiographic series to another dentist for a second opinion, or a dentist or endodontist might send a CBCT scan to an oral and maxillofacial radiologist for
an interpretation.

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July 23, 2020
ODC Letter to MccSally

June 1, 2020

The Honorable Martha McSally
United States Senate
404 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510

RE: Main Street Enhancement and Safety Act

Dear Senator McSally:

The following professional organization would like to express our appreciation for introducing the Main Street Enhancement and Safety Act (S 3716), which would provide loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for costs related to health and safety supplies, including personal protective equipment (PPE). We greatly appreciate you being a leader in recognizing the impact these additional and significant costs – as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic – will have on small businesses as they prepare to reopen.

Dentists across the country are beginning to reopen their practices after closing completely or limiting their practice to emergency-only dental care during the pandemic. To protect patients, their staff and themselves from the spread of COVID-19, dentists are implementing enhanced infection control safeguards as called for in the updated Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Dental Settings During the COVID-19 Response.1 Furthermore, many dental procedures generate aerosols – which can increase the risk of virus transmission – making additional infection control measures and PPE essential. The cost of these health and safety efforts will have a considerable economic impact on their businesses.

PPP loans have been a critical lifeline for many dental practices during this time of financial uncertainty and have afforded dentists the ability to retain or rehire their personnel before their practices are operating at full capacity. At the same time, dentists need to provide for their employees’ health and safety. By providing flexibility in how PPP loan proceeds are utilized, your legislation will help dentists to mitigate the increased costs of PPE that will be required to safely return to providing care to patients while also protecting themselves and employees.

Thank you again for your leadership on this important issue facing dental practices. If we can help your efforts, please contact Jeanne Tuerk, manager of government affairs at 800-822-6637, ext. 4321 or jtuerk@aaoms.org.

Sincerely,

Academy of General Dentistry American Academy of Dental Group Practice
American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

1 CDC Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Dental Settings During the COVID-19 Response, May 19, 2020

June 3, 2020

AAWD 2020 Bushee Awards

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Awardee	Attended School
Fatjona Aliaj	University of Illinois at Chicago, School of Dentistry
Lauren Arguelles	University of Florida College of dentistry
Ashley Arnao	University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
Jaclyn Bates	University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry
Katherine Bell	University of Maryland School of Dentistry
Erin Bibber	University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine
Laura Michelle Callan	Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Erin Down	Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine
Hannah Rose Ehreth	Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry
Grace Eichler	The Medical University of South Carolina James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine
Nicole L. Elia	Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine
Taira Graves	University of Utah School of Dentistry
Ellen Hoang	Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Maren E. Iverson	University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
Paige Jones	University of Iowa
Kimberly N. Lee	University of Mississippi School of Dentistry
Maia Levy	Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
Madeline Ruth Lynch	University of Oklahoma

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Awardee	Attended School
Rachael L. Maddox	Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
Jessica L. Noreen	Creighton University School of Dentistry
Samantha C. Pajak	University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine
Rachael Parker	A.T. Still University – Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health
Madeline G. Phillips	University of Louisville
Yalda Rostamnezhad	University of New England College of Dental Medicine
Sejndi Rusi	NYU College of Dentistry
Samantha Crystal Sauers	Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Chelsea Schwind	University of Tennessee College of Dentistry
Ching Jean Shen	University of Nevada Las Vegas
Leah N. Stetzel	Indiana University School of Dentistry
Jiayin (Julie) Tan	The University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston
Cre’Andria Thompson	Meharry Medical College – School of Dentistry
Cassidy Verrier	Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
Asita Vinayagalingam	The Dental College of Georgia
Jessica Lee Vogt	Marquette School of Dentistry
Samantha Shitten	UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
Catherine Marie Wroclawski	Penn Dental Medicine
Shirley Ye	University of Michigan School of Dentistry

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May 18, 2020

Category: aawd-news

THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN DENTISTS ANNOUNCES 2020 LUCY HOBBS TAYLOR AWARD RECIPIENT DR. GAYLE GLENN